Retinopathy of prematurity is an eye disease that occurs in babies born prematurely. It causes abnormal blood vessels to grow in the retina and can lead to blindness in severe cases.
Retinopathy of Prematurity falls under the Eyes & Vision category.
In this randomized controlled trial, a reduction in discomfort was observed among infants who received music therapy during eye examinations. Music with a slow tempo was associated with reduced heart rate in comparison with no music.
Vitamin E supplementation for preventing retinopathy in very-low-birth-weight infants with respiratory distress syndrome